Ayden The NinjaPirateBear’s review published on Letterboxd:
1998 Ranked
Directors Ranked: Martin Campbell
Film #5 of Project Rewatch 2021
Films like this are why I'm glad I stole my pal Miffy's idea to do the Project Rewatch for this year. I had seen this before but didn't remember anything about it. Yet what we get here is a basic yet fun story, a solid performance by the cast involved and some of the best practical stuntwork in an action/adventure film that doesn't require explosions and shit.
The chemistry between Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones was excellent. Their connection felt real and because of that, it boosted the film even more.
I think the only things holding this back for me is the lack of nostalgia (considering I don't remember anything from the first watch) and the score and cinematography, while serviceable, were nothing truly memorable. Great, fun film though. Glad I rewatched.